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The Orlik 2 first flew in 1938, and an improved variation, the Orlik 3 competed in the 1940 Olympic Games. It had airbrakes beneath the wings. The design briefly held a world altitude record in 1948 of 30,000 feet.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Orlik 2 first flew in 1938, with an improved Orlik 3 model competing in the 1940 Olympic Games.
- The glider design featured airbrakes located beneath its wings.
- An Orlik variation briefly held a world altitude record of 30,000 feet in 1948.
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